Convert square mile (US survey) to square kilometer
Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to square kilometer [km^2], or Convert square kilometer to square mile (US survey).
How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Kilometer
1 mi^2 (US) = 2.5899984703 km^2
Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to km^2:
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 × 2.5899984703 km^2 = 38.8499770545 km^2
Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Kilometer Conversion Table
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Square Mile (Us Survey)
A square mile (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile, specifically used in the United States survey system.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in land measurement and mapping in the United States, originating from the British imperial system. It is commonly employed in surveying and land division, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.
Current Use
Today, the square mile (US survey) is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and geographic data within the United States, particularly for measuring large land areas such as counties, states, and national parks.
Square Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.